Lifestyle modifications

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

  • Exercise is recommended for all people with osteoarthritis (OA) (1)
  • Exercise programs reduces pain and improve function of OA of the hip and knee (1)
  • Balance exercises are beneficial for OA of the hip and knee (1)

WEIGHT

  • For people who are overweight, weight loss is recommended (1)
  • Weight loss may improve function and pain (1)

References

1) https://bestpractice.bmj.com/topics/en-us/192/management-approach

Resources

EXPLANATION TO EVIDENCE PRESENTATION

Figure: Evidence pyramid

​Evidence based on guidelines and evidence based Clinical Decision Systems is written in BOLD font

​Evidence based on meta analysis or systematic reviews is written in BOLD and CURSIVE font

​Evidence based on randomized controlled trials is written in PLAIN font

​Evidence based on observational / cohort studies is written in CURSIVE font